The Pisgah Conservancy

Sometimes the best rewards for restoration work are the ones you don't expect!

For nearly three years, our Ecosystems Crew has been working in the Kuykendall area to remove invasive, non-native plants. As our longest-running invasive species removal project to date, the work requires patience, persistence, and a long-term commitment to restoring native habitat.

Recently, that dedication paid off in a beautiful way.

While monitoring the area, our crew discovered several native plant species thriving where invasive plants once dominated, including spiderwort, poke milkweed, and two different species of trillium. These native plants are important parts of Pisgah's ecosystem, providing habitat and food sources for pollinators and other wildlife.

Their appearance is just another beautiful reminder that when invasive species are removed, native landscapes have an opportunity to recover. It may take years, but the forest knows how to heal when given the chance.

In case you missed it, our popular Davidson River Campground will now open at the end of Summer 2026.

The Davidson River Campground is now anticipated to reopen late summer 2026. We appreciate everyone’s patience while we work toward making the Davidson River Campground a great camping experience for visitors.

Our original six‑month timeline was extremely ambitious, but the project has faced a series of challenges, including last fall’s partial government shutdown, unsuitable soils that required foundation changes, cold weather that delayed concrete work, and design modifications to improve future storm resiliency. These challenges have pushed the reopening later than planned.

We apologize for this inconvenience. For information on refunds, rebookings, alternative camping options in the area, and closure updates please visit www.naventure.com/closures.

The 2025 Annual Report from the Pisgah Conservancy is here!

Take a look to learn more about the impactful work happening across the Pisgah Ranger District, including trail management initiatives, volunteer projects, fundraising growth, invasive plant removal efforts, ecological restoration, updates from our Pisgah River Rangers and more.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this work possible. Together, we’re continuing to protect and improve Pisgah for generations to come. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4wKUAwt